What is causing the world’s economies to pick up speed? With three quarters of the globe experiencing accelerated economic growth, CNBC takes a look behind the numbers. According to Identity Theft Resource Center, children are 51 times more likely to be the victim of identity theft than adults. Clark Howard explains how you can put a credit freeze in place for your child. An alert has been issued by FINRA(the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority), cautioning investors about misleading information from those selling financial products. Fortunately, when brokers or advisors misrepresent themselves with designations that imply special training or experience, you can check their backgrounds. Tracey Longo of Financial Advisor tells how to protect yourself from misleading marketing.
IMF: World Economy Is Picking Up Speed– The global recovery appears widespread — three-quarters of the globe is enjoying an upswing for the first time this decade — and many of the fears have eased. The United States, the 19-country eurozone, Japan and China are all forecast to grow faster this year. Read more…
How To Put A Credit Freeze In Place For Your Child– Are you worried that your child may be a victim of identity theft due to the Equifax data breach? Here’s a real red flag: If your child is getting mail in their name for pre-approved credit cards and airline or hotel loyalty program offers, that’s a tip-off someone is impersonating them. In that case, you’ve got to check with the credit bureaus and see what’s going on. Read more…
FINRA Warns About Misleading Professional Designations– Professional designations can help in evaluating the qualifications of individuals offering financial advice, but they can also be confusing and sometimes are used in fraudulent self-promotion, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) said in an investor alert. Before people with professional designations can provide advice or sell financial products, they must be registered with a regulatory authority, FINRA said. Read more…
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